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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

The country newspaper is, in many re-
spects, purely charitable institution, and
what it doesn't publish-but could, would
make rich, rare and racy reading. paper
that would publish legitimate news items just
as they come along would get into trouble of
course, but the paper would be bought up,
borrowed, and read until the whole edition
would be literally worn out. We could make
Rome howl almost any day, by publishing
one half of the interesting news. 1t is small
thanks paper gets for suppressing things
people wouldn't like to see in print, and we
have been thinking that it would be better for
all if the whole news and nothing but the
truth, was published, and when man or
woman violated the laws, show up their
meanness, regardless of who they were, or
what their previous standing may have been.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

"a" If Governor Foraker's reccommen-
dation to raise the taxes on the farms of Ohio
should prevail, this State would soon become
the Ireland of the Western Continent. The
last legislature deprived Cincinnati of Home
Rule, and Foraker recommended that a
Board of eight assessors be appointed by the
Governor whose duty it should be to go out
into the country and assess the land. Where
is the spirit of '76, that tumbled the tea into
Boston harbor? Men of Ohio, are you not
capable of electing your own land appraisers?
Fremont Messenger.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

~ There never was legislative assemb-
ly, in all probability, which was convened
for such curious cause as the one now
gathered at Helena, Mont. Last winter a
bounty of ten cents was offered to any one
who killed prairie dog, while the reward for
exterminating ground squirrel was fixed at
five cents. This was not considered an ex-
travagant rate, but 698,971 prairie dogs and
153, 7O9 ground squirrels have already been
killed, and the $4,000 in the treasury of the
Territory is entirely exhausted. The men,
bers of the Legislature have accordingly
they had better borrow money to continue
the work of determination or discontinue the
bounties.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

ssyr In his speech at Toledo, Skin Cane
Foraker boasted that his exertions and in
huence have brought 100000 of extra taxes
into the State treasury each year since he
has been Governor. If this be true what has
the Republican Administration done with
the money? Where are the funds? Ohio is
practically bankrupt to-day, and her head is
held above the waters of financial dishonor
only through the efforts of State Auditor
Keisewetter, a Democratic official, who has q
regard for the States credit. Besides being
dead broke this Froaker's Rump Legislature
borrowed $5O0,OOO not long ago! Borrowed
money $50O,O0O; extra collections in two
years, $SO0,0OO, besides the regular tax col
lection! What has become of the money!
There is big lie or big leak somewhere.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

~ Taxpayers keep in mind that Gov.
Foraker is the first Governor of the State to
advocate an increase of the Governors
salary Athis request the Republican Legis-
lature passed law doubling the salary of
the Governor, increasing it from four thous-
and dollars year to eight thousand dollars
year. Will you vote to re-elect man Gov
ernor who, through the influence of his high
Office, lobbies law through the Legislature
doubling his own salary?
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22
Don't

let that cold of yours run on. You think it is
a light thing. But it may run into catarrh.-
Or into pneumonia. Or consumption.
Catarrh is disgusting. Pneumonia is dan
gerous. Consumption is death itself.
The breathing apparatus must be kept
healthy and clear of all distractions and Of
fensive matter. Otherwise there is trouble
ahead.
All the diseases of these parts, head, nose,
throat, bronchial tubes and lungs, can be de-
lightfully and entirely cured by the use of
Boschee's German Syrup. If you don't
know this already, thousands and thousands
of people can tell you. They have been
cured by it, and "know how it is themselves.' .
Bottle only 75 cents. Ask any druggist.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22
Harmony and Enthusiasm for the
Whole Ticket.


Whole Ticket.
Nothing could give us greater pleasure than
to hear the reports which are constantly
coming in from Democrats in all parts of
the county regarding the Democratic State
and County tickets. Where there is one who
seems inclined to find fault, their appears to
be hundred who are warm in praise of the
nominees. Indeed, the very men who, it was
predicted, would be the first to bubble and
seek some excuse for quarreling with the
decision of the party, have put themselves on
record as being heartily for the ticket from
top to bottom. So we want to impress it on
the minds of the Democrats of the county
that talk of "splits" and "dissensiohs" in
the ranks are only the little devices of the
enemy, and about the only stock in trade the
Republicans have left. There is no dissatis-
faction and there will be none. Here and
there will be found a man who could not be
satisfied even if he had the earth, but they
are few, and they find very slim picking this
year. The Democrats are united this fall
and they will be next fall, and they will
sweep the field this year with handsome
majority for every name on the ticket.
And the ticket is good one, worthy the
support of every Democrat, and as many
Republicans as may feel inclined to vote for
good men. They are all we'll known citizens,
and at best the opposition cannot put up
better or more capable men. In view of
these facts, then, how childish and inconsis-
tent it will be in any Democrat to sulk or
growl, or give aid and comfort to the enemy.
Democrats should disregard the lies of this
campaign as we'll as pay proper regard to
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

~ The action of the Montgomery Trae
Blues in returning to the Sixteenth Connecti-
cut Volunteers the colors captured in North
Carolina in 1864 "because of indisposition to
retain any memento of triumph of breth-
rem over brethren" should sharpen the
tongue of Fairchild and strengthen the voice
of Foraker to more bitter and louder denun-
citation of "those unreconstructed rebels.'
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

Among the attorneys who have been mem
bers of the Henry County Bar since 1851,
and not now in practice here may be mention
ed William q. Moe, - McFadden, Ben
iamin E. Sheldon, Joseph R. Swigart John
son N. High, VIM. H. Hubbard, F. NJ. Rum
nell, A. L. Lessick and G. E. Selfridge, re-
moved; Sanford R. McBean, Hiram H. Poe,
James L. Robertson, James A. Parker, Will
liam and Edward Sheffield, A. R. Scheble and
Romaine Tyler, deceased; Andrew Crawford,
who was captain in the 14th o. V. I. three
months service, was shot by mistake by one
of his own men in West Virginia; William A.
Choate, the Colenel of the 3Sth o. v. I. was
killed at the battle of Jonesboro.
Of the practicing attorneys another hand
will write.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22
PoweII's Opening Speech.

We give Gov. Powell's opening speech
entire this week. 1t is an able document, and
we bespeak for it careful reading from all
our readers, Republican as well as Demo-
cratic. We wish as many of our Republican
friends to see it as possible, therefore would
request that every Democrat hand his copy
after it is read to some Republican friend.
The speech is devoid of demsgogism, and is
sound, logical and dignifed argument
which should meet the approval of all.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22
Startling Figures.

The appropriations Of the last Republican
Legislature amounted to $s,O9S, ,454.73, while
the estimated revenue for the year will be
only 81, ,776, ,s2O, a deficiency of $316,634. Do
the people want any other or further evidence
of Foraker's unftness and the unftness Of
the Republicans to run the finances of Ohio?
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22
Administrators Sale of Real
Estate.

TN persuance Of an order Of the Probate Court OF
Il Henry county, Ohio, I, the undersigned admin
istrator will offer for sale, at public autlon, on
Saturday, 22d day of October, 1887.
at O'Clock p. M, at the north door of the Court
House, In Napoleon, Ohio, the following described
real estate situate in the county Of Henry and State
of Ohio, towit The southwest quarter Of the south
west quarter, and the south half Of the northwest
quarter of the southwest quarter of section number
twenty-four (24 in Township number six (6), north
OF range five (5 east in said county Of Henry, and
State Of Ohio.
Appraised at $500.
Terms of Sale :-0ne-third cash in hand; one.
third In one year, and onethird In two years from
the day Of sale, with interest. Deferred payments
to be secured by mortgage upon the premises sold.
HENRY GEHRETT,
Administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Cameron,
deceased.
II. W. Cahill, attorney.
Sept. 20, 1887. 81 90 "A
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

.B A monster ear of corn from farm
near Council Bluffs has been sent to the
Chicago Board of Trade. The ear measured
two and half feet in length, fourteen inches
in circumference, the measurment being
taken over the husk. The weight was three
and half pounds. 1t was sent up as a speci-
men of Iowa's burnt-up crop.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

~ What farmer in Henry or any other
county in Ohio, could afford to engage in
farming if the value of his real estate was
from % to75per cent. as recon-
mendsd bo Gov. Foraker in his message to
the Legislature on April 9Th, 1886? AS it is,
most farmers find it difficult to pay taxes on
the present value of their farms. Does Fora
ker want to bring financial disaster upon the
farmers of Ohio?
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

tB- All wishing to know how the present
Tariff burdens them can get pamphlets free,
Except postage) detailing its effects upon
the workingmen, the farmer, the manufac-
turer and the general consumer, by writing
TO N. d. Harter, Mansfield, o., inclosing
stamp to cover postage.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

knowledge the receipt of Gov. Foraker's
dnvitation to visit Columbus, when on his
western tour, evidences how badly he is hurt
an the flag order business. Tribune.
1t evidences nothing of the kind. The best
way to treat disreputable blackguard is
with silent contempt. There is no hypocrisy
about President Cleveland.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

sB The comical trials of pleasure-hunting
are capitally told by Kate Field in Harper's
Magazine for October. in an autobiographic-
al story, called "Our Summers Outing"
The exasperating adventures of this vacation
party in an obscure New York village from q
diyerting history for the after-summer
period, and Frost's characteristic illustrations
reEder its humorous scenes all the more
wwid.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

~ The names of the Democratic candi-
dates for President and Vice President of the
United States in 1888 will be Grover Cleve-
land, of New York, and John c. Black, of
Illinois, And they will be elected.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

n" Under the Cleveland administration,
the South is more at peace and more pros
porous than ever before; pensions are being
paid to more Union soldiers than ever before;
tie Public Debt is being paid off faster than
ever before, and there is yet a greater surplus
IN the United States Treasury than ever be-
TnwaJ
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

.S- Says the New York World: ''Gover-
nor Foraker was in Wheeling as a guest and,
had he not been blstherskite, would have
refrained from referring in his speeches to
any subject likely to annoy or insult his
entertainers" !"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

tE" The first fair of the Piedmont Exposi-
ton Company, will be held at Atlanta, Ga.
Oct. 10 to 22. Twenty thousand dollars in
cash premiums are offered and $4,000 in
racing purses are hung up.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

~ The Democratic platform demands
the fullest safeguards on the ballot box, the
punishment of all who seek to corrupt it, and
Che enactment of laws making it felony for
corporations, capitalists and employers to
attempt to control the actions of their
employes
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

Deafness Can't be Cured

by local applications Us they can not reach the dis
eased portion of the There is only one way to
cure Deafness, and that is by constitutional reme-
dies Deafness is caused by an inaamed condition
of the mucus lining Of the Eustaehian Tube. When
this tube gets iniamed, you have 4 rumbling sound
imperfect hearing, and when It is entirely closed
Deafness is the result and unless the Inflammation
can be taken out and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine eases out of ten are caused by catarrh, which
is nothing but an infiamed condition of the mucus
surfaces
Wewill give One Hundred Dollars for any case Of
Deafness (caused by Cstarrh) that we can not cure
by taking Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circular,
free P.J.CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
sS5-sold by Druggists, rs cents.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22
BENCH AND BAR.
IcoSTISUKDl

lcoSTINUEDl
The last term of Of the Court of Common
Pleas, under the old judicial system, was be-
gun and held in Napoleon, on the 18th day of
November, 1851. The president judge was
GEORGE B. Way, the associates, AMOS CoLK,
SAMUEL B. JONES and JOHN KNAPP; HAZEL
STRONG was Clerk and DANIEL YARSEI, Sher-
if; the Prosecuting Attorney was EDWARD
SHEFFIELD. At that term, which lasted
only four days, the following preamble and
resolutions were entered on the journal, vol.
i, p. 342:
"WHEREAs, BY the organization of our new
judicial system under the new Constitution,
our worthy and esteemed President Judge
of this judicial circuit, the Hon. George B.
Way leaves the Bench; we feel it not only a
high privilege but duty to express our opin-
ion and appreciation of his distinguished
judicial career; therefore, as embodying our
feelings, we adopt the following resolutions
"ReSotued, That we look with regret upon
the retiracy from the Bench of the Hon.
George B. Way; for, while occupying that
high position, the clearness of his judg-
mentS, his high legal abilities, the variety of
his attainments, the amenity of his manners,
has shed lustre upon his high station, and
made the practice of our profession before
him not only pleasure but a sort of i'm
provement; that it delights US to approve his
official conduct and to pay spontaneously
this tribute to his judicial worth.
"ResOlred, That, if in our practice before
him, we may have said or done anything
that has panied or temporarily wounded his
sensibilities, we ask that it may be forgotten
and forgiven.
"Resolred, That copy of these resolutions
be signed by the members of the Bar present
and presented to the Hon. George B. Way,
and entered upon the minutes of the court
and copy furnished to each of the Defiance
papers for publication"
This paper was signed by H. F. Wait, VIM.
Sheffield, VIM. H, Hall, H. 8. Comminger,
j. @. Sphinx, Jas. o. Caldwell, James G. Haly,
E. Sheffield and VIM. H. Moe.
OF these early president judges there are
still living EMORY D. POTTER, of the city of
Toledo, and EBENEzER B. SADDLER, of San
dusky City. MYRoN II. TnDEN, after his
resignation, became president of the Cincin-
natl law school. OzIAs BOWEN was after
wards elected one of the Supreme Judges of
the State, retiring in February, 1858.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

The following information relating to pat
ents granted by the United States patent of
flee, for the week ending Sept. 18th, 1887, as
compiled from the official records by the
Howard Bros, solicitors of patents, cor. 7th
and E SITS. n. W., Washington, D. c.:
Total granted to citizens of the u. g.;
Patents and designs. ns............. 36l
Trademarks and labels. els........ 20
Total granted to citizens of foreign coun-
tries:
Patents and designs. ns.................... %
Trademarks and labels. els................ 8
To residents of the State of Ohio:
P. s. Balkmill, Cleveland, crusher for ores.
s. w. Brazil, Columbus, combined automizer
and syringe.
La Fayette Blair, Painsvills, cntting-tOol
gage.
L. s. Bortres, Toledo, hustle.
A. Z. Brown, Cleveland, hosting and con-
veying machine.
s. Burdsall, Fremont, thill coupling.
Jacob Buyer, Sandusky, chisel-holder for
file cutting machines.
d. j. Champion, Cleveland, copying-pad
holder.
John Glass, Canton, removable saw-tooth.
COAuiio1iI RIdlu-DlQQef.
John Conway, London, bread sponge rails
ing device.
]. and G. Douglas, Cincinnati, flushing
tank for water closets.
F. II. Harris, Toledo, wheel.
L. Q. Hartsough, Gallon, spark arrester.
E. j. Hopes, Springfield, feed-water
heater and purifier.
A. H. jackson, Fremont, hustle.
F. @. Kasch, Akron, vessel handle.
G. W. King, Cleveland, hand-press.
Theodore Kundz, Cleveland, manufacturing
inlaid rules.
j. L. Lister, Cleveland, apparatus for max
ing carbons.
F. B. Mandy, Malta, plow.
2. P. Mast, Springfield, cultivator.
+. K. Packham, Mestal, crimping machine.
Michael Riley, London, bell-rope.
W. F. Schultz, Cleveland, tea or coffee in
fuser.
L. 81. Ward, Walnut, wheel check rover
and drill combined.
Thomas Wordsworth, Cincinnati, smooth
ing iron.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22
- Foraker had better get out a manda,
mus upon his foul and lying mouth.

~ The Republicans of this Senatorial
District have nominated VIM. Geyser and W.
l.. Carlin, whoever they may be.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22
CIRCUIT RIDERS.

There were class of lawyers, eminent at
least locally, who rode from county to coun-
ty, mostly on horse back, through the entire
circuit along with the president judge.
Among the most prominent of these practic-
tioners may be mentioned all of those who
had been president judges. Andrew, (better
known as Count Cofinberry, John G. Sphinx.
Lag The writer will be thankful for any
information which old residents can furn-
ish of the early bar of the Northwest.
THE CONSTITUTION OF 1851.
The judicial system of the State of Ohio
was considerably changed by the constitution
of 1851, and is defined by the ". Art. of that
instrument.
The courts were then made to consist of a
supreme court, district courts, courts of COM
mon pleas, courts of probate, justices of the
peace and such other courts, inferior to the
supreme court, in one or more counties as
the general assembly might from time to
| time establish.
The supreme court is composed of five
Judges, majority of whom constitute a
quorum and has original jurisdiction in quo
warranto, mandamus, habeas corpas and
procedendo, with such appellate jurisdic-
ton as may be provided by law.
The district courts were composed of the
judges of the courts of common pleas of the
respective districts and one of the judges of
the supreme court, any three of whom con-
stituted quorum, and it was seldom, after the
lapse of few years that supreme Judge
was present, as it was held [19 o. s. 567] that
the presence of supreme judge was not
necessary to give validity to the court. This
court was required to be held at least once
year in each county, and had like original
jurisdiction with the supreme court and such
appellate jurisdiction as was conferred by
law.
The jurisdiction of the courts of common
pleas, and of the judges thereof is also to be
fixed by law.
record, is established in each county, and
given Jurisdiction in probate and testa-
mentary matters, the appointment of ad-
ministrators and guardians, the settlement
of the accounts of executors, administrators
and guardians, and such jurisdiction in
habeas corpus, the issuing of marriage licen-
ses, and for the sale of land by executors,
administrators and guardians, and such oNl-
or jurisdiction, in any county or counties"
as may be provided by law.
All judges are elected by the electors, the
supreme Judge in the State at large; common
pleas judges in the several subdivisions of
the districts, and probate judges in the coun-
ty. The term of Offices of the probate judges
is three years, of all other judges five years,
The first election was in Oct, 1851, and the
term of Office commenced on the first Monday
of Feb, 1852.
Justices of the Peace were, as undey the
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22
COUNTY.

tg Foraker might get out mandamus
compelling President Cleveland to answer
mis- letter.-Pldin Dealer.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

For Sale at a Bargain.
If taken at once $500 will buy house and
lot in one of the most desirable parts of Ma
poleon. Enquire at this office. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22
Announcement
Extraordinary.
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per year, the price of the POST alone.
The Cincinnati Post

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The POST gives you the latest and
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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

1t was good many years before the Bar
had "local habitation" in Henry county.
At the time of its organization Frederick
Lord, who has already been mentioned as
Prosecuting Attorney, and VIM. B. Berry, who
succeeded Lord as Prosecutor, we're the only
attorneys living in the county. In 1910
james G. Haly was admitted to the bar, and
became the third prosecuting attorney. He
in turn was succeeded by James Mckenzie,
who, after serving one year, resigned and
took editorial charge of the Venture, DEM
ocratic paper started at Kalida, then
the county seat of Putnam county. Mr..
Mckenzie afterwards became one of the
judges of the third judicial district under the
new constitution. Mr.. Haly was appointed
and filled the unexpred term. Justin H. Ty-
Ter, who had about this time 1847-S, removed
to Napoleon from the State of New York,
was elected attorney for the State. Tyler
was succeeded by Edward Sheffield, who
with his brother William settled in Napoleon
about the year 1841, both being members of
the Bar. Ebenezer Lathrop, during the years
184l and 1912, was practicing attorney resi-
dent in the county. These persons consti-
tuted the resident attorneys under the old
constitution. Much, however of the little
legal business then in the county was con-
Quoted by the
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22
Coal! Coal!

COaE Coal!
I am now preparedto sell Hard Coal, good
and clean, delivered at $3.50 per ton, until
| further notice. tt WIN. SASs2.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22

We have already given the names of the
prosecuting attorneys under the old consti-
tuition and will, in like manner, in success
sion, give those who have served since:
Edward Sheffield, William A. Choate, James
A. Parker, James L. Robertson, David
Meekison, Martin Knupp, Richard W. Ca
hill.